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stimulator

stimulator

14 5.3
A device that makes a body part or system more active
  • noun
  • /ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtər/
  • Specialized
: estimulador
  • In Patients 14, 17, 20, 21, and 22, independent use of the stimulator would not cause major difficulties.
  • electrical stimulator
  • implantable stimulator
  • nerve stimulator

But it's also tools like vulva massagers, prostate massagers, air stimulators, thrusters.

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Examples

  • A totally implanted stimulator was used to convert the muscle from fast-twitch to slow-twitch muscle.

    Academic text (1992)

  • After confirming muscle contraction, the stimulator was detached and the incisions were closed using 4-0 vicryl suture.

    Academic text (2011)

  • The subject can also activate an emergency stop button to immediately shut down the stimulator system.

    Academic text (1991)

  • After completion of the stimulator, its evaluation was carried out in the clinical environment.

    Academic text (1992)

  • With at least one foot switch connected, the stimulator operates in a walking-rate-dependent mode.

    Academic text (1992)

  • The purpose of the clinical evaluation of the stimulator was to determine its performance in therapeutic and orthotic use.

    Academic text (1992)

  • They call it the Smart Muscle Stimulator, which is true since the app that goes with it is amazing.

    Lex Fridman

  • A specially designed chair and electrical stimulator were fabricated for FNS-induced KE resistance exercise.

    Academic text (1991)

  • The ribbon cable delivers stimulus from the stimulator to individual intramuscular electrodes.

    Academic text (2001)

  • The doctor explained that the stimulator would help increase the nerve activity in her leg.

Synonyms

stim
vsstimulator
  • Specialized
9 8.4

A machine that sends small electric pulses to muscles to reduce pain or help them recover

is a general device or substance that increases activity or excitement
stimulant
vsstimulator
3 5.0

Something that makes activity or interest increase

is focused on physical devices or substances rather than events or information
stimulant drug
vsstimulator
  • Specialized
1 4.5

A drug that makes the body or mind more active for a short time

covers both devices and non-drug substances that raise activity
exciter
vsstimulator
1 6.8

Someone or something that causes excitement in people and action in systems

refers specifically to a device or substance, not a person
excitant
vsstimulator
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A medicine or substance that makes the body more active for a short time

is broader, including devices as well as substances that increase activity
excitor
vsstimulator
  • Specialized
9.8

A device that starts or increases electrical and biological activity

is more general, applying to any device or substance that increases activity

Antonyms

inhibitor
  • Specialized
48 6.0

A substance that slows down and can stop chemical reactions in the body or in a lab

How Stimulating

stimulant
2 5.1
stimulator
  • Specialized
14 5.3

Surface Forms

stimulator singular
stimulators plural

Morphology

stimulator = stimulate (transparent) = stimulate + or

The noun is directly formed from the verb 'stimulate' with the agent/instrument suffix '-or', so the meaning (device/substance that increases activity) is predictable.

Etymology

The word stimulator comes from the Latin stimulus, meaning 'goad' or 'push', and the ending -or, meaning 'one that does'. So a stimulator is something that 'pushes' activity, like a device or drug that increases action in a part of the body.